: Administering vaccines and medications for health maintenance.

Research into the gut-brain axis shows that probiotics (specifically Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains) can reduce anxiety-related behaviors in dogs and cats. Future veterinarians may prescribe "psychobiotics" alongside SSRIs for generalized anxiety disorder.

Whether it’s a house cat, a high-performance equine athlete, or an endangered species in a zoo, the integration of behavioral science ensures that we are treating the whole animal—mind, body, and spirit.